ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: PHF

Re: PHF

gerhardt (gerhardt@theriver.com)
Sat, 17 May 1997 22:50:31 -0700

Really?! News to me! I have two (I hope!) bred mares, and hope to have a
third, so I will keep that in mind when the 5th month rolls around. Just
when I think I should get off this list, because I get so much mail, a
message like this is worth it! Thanks!

Annette

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> From: Kimberly Henneman <vuduvet@utah-inter.net>
> To: Truman Prevatt <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: PHF
> Date: Tuesday, May 20, 1997 12:02 AM
>
> >>The idea is to not overdo it and use vaccines judiciously.
> >
> >When I was going to Western Kentucky to do the LBL several years ago I
> >called Jon Warren and asked if I should vaccinate for PHF. His
statement
> >was that reaction to the vaccine was bigger risk than getting PHF.
> >
> >This raises another question. Most vets reccomends that pregnant mares
be
> >vaccinated for rhino/flu at month 5, 7 and 9. Is this necessary? It
seems
> >like overkill and the side effects may outweigh the benefits.
> >
> >Truman
> >
> >
> >
> >Truman Prevatt
> >Mystic "The Horse form Hell" Storm with a lille hellion on the way
> >Danson "Deamon in Training" Flame
> >Sarasota, FL
>
>
>
> Wisconsin Vet School is no longer recommending the 5,7,9 rhino vaccs for
> mares. They recommend checkin for a protective antibody level (a titer)
> first and if needs boosting, boost before breeding.
>
> Kim Henneman, DVM
>
>

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